The adjustments aim to support people at the lowest income levels as healthcare spending rises. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE -From Nov 1, patients using standard drugs at acute and community hospitals will be means-tested when they apply for subsidies, in a move aimed at benefiting the lower-income group.
It meant that hospitals would use per capita household income instead of individual income during means-testing to determine subsidies. In its statement on Tuesday, MOH said these are significant changes that will provide more subsidies to patients who need greater support as well as encourage patients to access care in the most appropriate healthcare setting.From Sept 1, the Medication Assistance Fund drug subsidies will be extended to more Singapore residents seeking help at public healthcare institutions, when the eligible income criteria is raised.
At the same time, the subsidies in community hospitals will go up to more closely reflect the levels in acute hospitals.
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